 Nomination Form—Nominations due February 1, 2012
The award is given as needed up to once a year to an individual to recognize his/her contribution to advance the AVMA's Legislative Agenda and advocate on behalf of the veterinary profession.
The award comprises a physical award, a $500 honorarium, hotel and airfare for travel of the recipient to accept the award at the AVMA's Annual Convention.
Criteria
- Nominees may be veterinarians or non-veterinarians
- Veterinarians must be AVMA members
- Nominations may be made by AVMA Members, State VMAs, Allied organizations, AVMA committees or councils, House of Delegates, or AVMA Executive Board
- No self-nominations accepted
- Nominations must recognize efforts related to state or federal advocacy to advance the AVMA's Legislative Agenda and advocate on behalf of the veterinary profession
Supporting Material
- Each nomination must include
- A completed nomination form
- A copy of the candidates resume/curriculum vitae or biography (not to exceed two pages)
Selection Process
- The AVMA Executive Board selects the recipient of the AVMA Advocacy Award
- At the discretion of the AVMA Executive Board, an award may not be presented every year
Nomination form and supporting documents (listed above) should be sent to Dr. Mark Lutschaunig, Director, AVMA Governmental Relations Division, 1910 Sunderland Place NW, Washington DC 20036, 202-289-3205
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